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Child Care Foundational Trainings
Revised in 2024, these Child Care Foundational Trainings provide foundational knowledge and skills training for individuals as they begin, or consider, a career in caring for children.
Content includes exploring a variety of early care and education settings, including group and family child care. Learners explore rules and regulations governing group and family child care and the responsibilities of early care and education professionals. Practices and strategies will be explored to reflect the diverse needs of children and families in Wisconsin.
These courses fulfill introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapters 202, 250, and 251 for Family and Group Child Care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code.
- Introduction to the Child Care Profession
- Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
- Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
Currently Enrolling
New website to register for Child Care Foundational Training
Professional Development Network program (PDN) is officially becoming the new home for Child Care Foundational Training (CCFT).
The new system begins July 1st, 2026. If you have questions or need assitance registering for a course please email me at tracyfleck@wiseturtleteachings.com
Registration is currently open for:
CCFT: Introduction to Infant and Toddler Care Course
July 7th-August 10th
Tuesdays 6:00-9:00 PM
*Fundamentals of Family Child Care
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training provides foundational knowledge and skills training for individuals as they begin, or consider, a career in caring for children in a home setting.
Content includes exploring the basics of family child care from foundational business practices to intentionally planning to support growth and development for mixed-age groups. Learners explore rules and regulations governing family child care businesses and programming. Practices and strategies will be explored to reflect the diverse needs of children and families in Wisconsin.
This course fulfills introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapters 202 and 250 for family child care.
Continuing Education
Wisconsin Pyramid Model Courses coming soon.